4 London Christmas Lights Tours Worth Booking Ahead

1.Christmas Lights Nighttime Bus Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,720 reviews · from $40Our pick

Take a 1.5-hour open-top bus tour past London’s Christmas lights and landmarks, including Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and the London Eye. An English-speaking guide shares city history and festive details. Guides have included Emma, Gee and Harriet; traffic can extend the ride, so dress warmly and allow extra time.

“The route and guide were excellent but didn’t think you should have to pay for a 2 year old on your lap”

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2.London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,040 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Ride an open-top bus from the London Eye through the West End, passing Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Fortnum & Mason, and Big Ben. A live English-speaking guide shares London history and Christmas traditions. The ride lasts about 60 to 90 minutes, with no stops or restroom on board.

“Knowledgeable announcer with a lovely voice. The time flew by and we got to see many major attractions.”

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3.Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 245 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $43

Ride a restored vintage double-decker through London’s Christmas lights, including Oxford Street, Regent Street and Knightsbridge. Your English-speaking guide points out landmarks such as Big Ben and Trafalgar Square, with entertaining commentary along the way. The 90-minute tour starts at Gate 0 inside Victoria Coach Station. Upper-deck seats are not guaranteed, and warm layers are essential.

“Such a wonderful Christmas experience. The tour guide Frank was extremely knowledgeable and very cheerful. The bus driver Michael drove us around extremely safely. Highly recommend this tour. Very well organised.”

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4.Tootbus Christmas Lights Tour incl walking tours

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 227 reviews · from $45

Ride a double-decker for an hour-long Christmas lights circuit from 1 Coventry St, passing Trafalgar Square, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, Oxford Street, Marble Arch and Grosvenor Square. An English-speaking guide provides live commentary; audio is available in 10 languages. The Tootbus app also includes audio-guided walks and a Christmas playlist.

“Not great if you don't speak English. We are bothered by the noise the guide makes with his microphone and we can't hear the audio through the headphones which barely work. We also spend more time in traffic jams and are stuck in place for an hour, in short I don't recommend it.”

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